Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Intro to Watercolors
2026-05-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors John James & Cathy Zateeny will guide beginners as well as those with some experience in this five-week class exploring watercolor painting. All supplies provided. Class size is limited: registration required. Preference given to those who have not taken classes with John before.
Please call the Library to register, 570-595-7171. When registering, please indicate whether you’ve taken watercolor classes before.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Birdseed Ornament
2026-05-18
Welcome the birds back to the area with birdseed ornaments for your yard! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, May 18.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-05-18 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Family Science - Tea Planters (rescheduled)
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – Tea Planters
Family Program
Monday, May 18th 6pm
Come to the library to make an herbal tea planter. We will learn about planting, making tea, and meditation. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in May 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Afternoon Book Club
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Our Afternoon Book Club meets at the Library. An option to join with Zoom is available, as well. This month we will discuss Table for Two by Amor Towles. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-03 10:30, 2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30
Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Discuss plays, watch films, and more. Attendees will help guide the direction of the group.

Library Story Time with Safe Monroe
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays* in May 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
*Thursday, May 21st 10:30am: Special Story Time with Miss Marissa from Safe Monroe
We will be sharing books, songs, and crafts related to body autonomy and consent.
Click to view story time plan with books and song list. May 21st 2026 1030am (1)

LIBRARY CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY
2026-05-25
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library is CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Estrogen Matters Book Club
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:00
Jennifer Malamas, MD, and Stacey Raza, LDN, CSCS, both Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCP), will guide women through the complexities of perimenopause and menopause using the book Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris as a guide. Each participant will receive a copy of the book. Space is limited: Registration required. Please contact the library for more details.

Library Story Time
2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in May 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Baby & Me
2026-06-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in June 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Movie Day at the Library
2026-06-02 13:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Song Sung Blue, Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Rated PG-13.

Library Story Time
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-18 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays* in June 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Special Story Time with Miss Marissa from Safe Monroe
*Thursday, June 25th 10:30am
We will be sharing books, songs, and crafts related to taking care of babies!

Wacky Wednesday: Play Doh Party
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
Wacky Wednesday: Play Doh Party
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, June 10th 10:30am
Playing with play doh helps to develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity!
Bring your children to a play doh party and squish, squeeze, explore and create together.
All you need is your imagination! Registration is encouraged.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Herb Starter Kits
2026-06-15
Grow your own herbs on your kitchen window sill! We supply the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Kits will be available for pickup beginning Monday, June 15.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
Our Afternoon Book Club meets at the Library. An option to join with Zoom is available, as well. This month we will discuss Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Guided Meditation with Live Music
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30
Join Danielle Lane at the Library as she guides you through meditation with live music played by Dan Lane.

Exercise Your Brain with Brainfuse
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00
Looking for a way to exercise your brain this summer? Come to the Library to learn about Brainfuse, a resource we provide for free. Brainfuse is great for students of all ages who need some extra help with any subject, teens needing help with SAT and ACT prep, young adults taking CLEP exams for college, and so much more! Adults benefit, too, with help building a resume, job searching, and studying for the GED. No registration required for this program.
